Hornets' LaMelo Ball hit with worrisome ankle injury update

11/06/2024 12:47 PM

Charlotte Hornets star point guard LaMelo Ball has been added to the team’s injury report after Wednesday morning’s shootaround, where he was experiencing right ankle soreness. With the Hornets set to play the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night, Ball’s status is now up in the air since he is questionable for this matchup.

Ball, who missed 60 games during the 2023-24 season due to ankle issues, has yet to miss a game during the 2024-25 season. As a result of still experiencing pain in his surgically repaired right ankle near the end of last season, Ball has opted to wear special ankle braces to try and prevent further ankle injuries. Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has worn ankle guards and braces his entire career, so if it worked for him, it can work for Ball as well.

In a total of seven games, all of which he has started, Ball has averaged 28.6 points, 5.7 assists, and 4.6 rebounds per game while shooting 46.6 percent from the floor and 39.0 percent from three-point range. The Hornets star currently ranks eight in total shots made this season, seventh in the league in scoring, and tied for fourth in total three pointers made.

This is a developing story that will be updated shortly. 

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